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Valve Body Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Install solenoid valves using the following steps:
    1. Install solenoid valves SLU and SLT and lock plate with bolt.
    2. Coat 2 new "O" rings with automatic transmission fluid.
    3. Install 2 "O" rings to solenoid valves No. 2 and 4.
    4. Install solenoid valve SLN with bolt.
    5. Install solenoid valves No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 with 4 bolts. See Fig 4.
  3. Install check ball body and spring. See Fig 3.
  4. Install valve body using the following steps:
    1. Align the groove of manual valve with pin of lever. See Fig 5.
    2. Install the 21 bolts. See Fig 2.
    3. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Install solenoid valve wiring with ATF temperature sensor using the following steps:
    1. Connect 7 connectors to solenoid valves.
    2. Install clamp with bolt. See Fig 1.
    3. Connect ATF temperature sensor.
  6. Install oil filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING .
  7. Install oil pan. See DRAINING & REFILLING .
  8. Install NEW gasket and drain plug.
  9. Lower vehicle.
  10. Fill and add automatic transmission fluid. See DRAINING & REFILLING .
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Solenoid Valve Wiring
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Fig 2: Identifying Lengths & Locations Of Valve Body Bolts
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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Check Ball Body & Spring
G00132026Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 4: Removing & Installing Solenoid Valves In Valve Body
G00132028Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 5: Removing & Installing Valve Body Assembly
G00132027Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002